CVE-2008-5863 describes a SQL injection vulnerability in the Userlocator module 3.0 for Woltlab Burning Board (wBB), specifically within the locator.php script. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the 'y' parameter in a 'get_user' action, affecting various versions of v-gn and Woltlab Burning Board and Userlocator. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the CISA KEV catalog and showing no active exploitation or significant community discussion, a public exploit (EDB-7530) for blind SQL injection exists, indicating the feasibility of exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:v-gn:userlocator:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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